Setup guide
Thank you for using OBDX Pro!
It means the world that you have decided to go with one of our products! Pete and I (Jason) are always here to help out if you need. Please read the precautions first, then pick your device for the install and usage tutorial.
On this page
- 02AndroidPair over Bluetooth and get going with DashCommand.
- 03iPhone & iPadConnect over Bluetooth (BLE) with Car Scanner.
- 04Windows PCInstall the OBDX Pro USB driver.
- 05J2534 / D-PDUDealership software such as GDS2 and Tech2win.
Usage and Precautions (Read First!)
When using your new OBDX Pro device, please make sure to never leave it in wet or damp conditions to ensure the device is not damaged by water and moisture.
Please also do not leave the device plugged into your vehicle permanently, as this can drain the battery, and can also damage the tool if the battery is left on very low power for an extended time.
The LED lights
Our current range of OBDX Pro tools has 3 LED lights on the top.
- Power
The LED labelled Power will light up once the tool has power from either the OBD2 port or a USB cable.
- Status
The LED labelled Status will flash blue when the tool has not yet communicated with a PC application or smartphone application. It will go solid blue once it is communicating with a smartphone application, or will turn off once it is communicating with a PC application.
- OBD
The LED labelled OBD will only flash when the tool is communicating with an application or sending/receiving vehicle data.
Setup for Android Smartphone/Tablet
The video below demonstrates how to pair an Android device with an OBDX tool using Bluetooth, along with how to get set up using a popular free app called DashCommand! For other apps, see our ELM327 app directory.
Pair an Android device with OBDX ProSetup for iOS Smartphone/iPad
The video below demonstrates how to connect your iOS smartphone or tablet over Bluetooth (BLE) using a free OBD application called Car Scanner! For other apps, see our ELM327 app directory.
Connect an iPhone or iPad over BLESetup for Windows PC and Tablets
The video below demonstrates how to install the required OBDX driver on Windows.
If you are running an older computer or have issues using the latest OBDX Pro USB driver, please use the “old USB driver” link, which is suitable for older computers.
The driver can be found on our downloads page: obdxpro.com/downloads
For Windows apps that work with ELM327 adapters, see our ELM327 app directory.
Install the OBDX Pro USB driverSetup for J2534/D-PDU on Windows
J2534 and D-PDU are Windows-based standards commonly used with dealership software such as GM’s GDS2 and Tech2win and Ford’s FJDS, along with a variety of other software.
To get started, please head to our downloads page and install the J2534/D-PDU installer which suits your OBDX Pro tool: obdxpro.com/downloads
D-PDU Tech2win is only supported by the OBDX Pro GT and is still under beta development (there may be issues with some vehicles or options in Tech2win).
These implementations are constantly being updated and refined to add new capabilities and support, so make sure to check for updates!
Below demonstrates our original OBDX Pro VT flashing a PCM using GM’s Techline SPS2 software.
OBDX Pro VT flashing a PCM with SPS2